First Hire1000 job fair is today

Wednesday

The first of the Hire1000 job fairs will take place from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.

The first of the Hire1000 job fairs will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.

Mayor Michael B. Coleman, the Columbus Chamber and the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corp. on Monday announced the Hire1000 effort, with a goal of finding jobs for at least 1,000 area residents by the end of the year.

Hire1000 aims to link companies with open positions and people looking for work. There are five job expos to be held through Nov. 17.

More than 30 employers with 1,000 job openings are expected to attend today's event. Parking in the libary's garage will be free. Job-seekers should bring their resumes and come dressed for interviews.

The other events also take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are scheduled for: